Ducks Lock Up Poehling for Four Years

Ryan Poehling rewards Anaheim with a breakout season after GM Pat Verbeek flipped Trevor Zegras for him last summer, posting seven goals and 17 assists while anchoring the penalty kill. The 27-year-old journeyman, now on his fourth NHL stop since Montreal drafted him 25th overall, steps up as a depth stud for a Ducks squad chasing their first playoffs since 2018. Verbeek's bold move still stings some fans, but Poehling's primary assists and faceoff prowess signal stability through 2029-30.